Schoolhive, South African schools
Schoolhive / Free State / Bloemfontein / Brebner S/S Secondary School

Brebner S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Helicon Heights, Bloemfontein, Free State · Motheo district (3 circuit)

Brebner S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school in Helicon Heights, Bloemfontein. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 91%.

Is any information about Brebner S/S Secondary School wrong?Help other parents. Tell us what is out of date and we will fix it.

On this page, you will find a full profile of Brebner S/S Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Helicon Heights, Bloemfontein, Brebner S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,940
Learners
79
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Brebner S/S Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Brebner S/S Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Brebner S/S Secondary School entered 391 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 91% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202334331090.4%
202435932590.5%
202539135691.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Brebner S/S Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 96.1%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics817491.4%
Mathematical Literacy28127096.1%
Physical Sciences574884.2%
Life Sciences16814787.5%
Accounting736791.8%
Business Studies30427189.1%
Economics16011068.8%
Geography484695.8%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Motheo district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Motheo district with Brebner S/S Secondary School.

  • Commtech Cs/S Secondary School is a similar size to Brebner S/S Secondary School, with 2,208 learners against 1,940; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Brebner S/S Secondary School's 91%.
  • Grassland S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Brebner S/S Secondary School, with 2,137 learners against 1,940; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.3% against Brebner S/S Secondary School's 91%.
  • Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Brebner S/S Secondary School, at 1,996 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.1% against Brebner S/S Secondary School's 91%).
  • Seemahale S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Brebner S/S Secondary School, with 1,940 learners against 1,940; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92% against Brebner S/S Secondary School's 91%).
  • Unity P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Brebner S/S Secondary School, at 1,882 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Brebner S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Bloemfontein

And within Bloemfontein itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Commtech Cs/S Secondary School is a similar size to Brebner S/S Secondary School, with 2,208 learners against 1,940; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Brebner S/S Secondary School's 91%.
  • Grassland S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Brebner S/S Secondary School, with 2,137 learners against 1,940; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.3% against Brebner S/S Secondary School's 91%.
  • Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Brebner S/S Secondary School, at 1,996 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.1% against Brebner S/S Secondary School's 91%).
  • Unity P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Brebner S/S Secondary School, at 1,882 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Brebner S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tjhebelopele P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Brebner S/S Secondary School, at 1,791 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Brebner S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Limousine Street, Helicon Heights, Helicon Heights, Bloemfontein, 9310
Postal
Po Box 28703, Danhof, 9310
Website
brebnerhigh.co.za
Email
secretary@brebnerhigh.co.za
EMIS number
440304255

Something wrong here? Correct the details

Message the school

Contact Brebner S/S Secondary School

Send a question straight to the school. Your message goes to the school's email address and they reply to you directly.

Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Brebner S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Brebner S/S Secondary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Free State education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Brebner S/S Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Brebner S/S Secondary School the best school in Bloemfontein?
On the numbers that are published, Brebner S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 91% is lower than COMMTECH CS/S's 98.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Bloemfontein besides Brebner S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bloemfontein, including Commtech Cs/S.
How big are the classes at Brebner S/S Secondary School?
Brebner S/S Secondary School reported 1,940 learners and 79 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Brebner S/S Secondary School?
Yes, Brebner S/S Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Brebner S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Brebner S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 90.4% since 2023.
Is Brebner S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Brebner S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Brebner S/S Secondary School?
It is located at Limousine Street, Helicon Heights, Helicon Heights, Bloemfontein, 9310.
Related

Related schools in Bloemfontein

A few other schools in the Helicon Heights, Bloemfontein area: